This post explains briefly how to unlock the ZTE Axon 7 bootloader without much stress and in just a few minutes.
The guide does not require you to access any websites or use your IMEI number to generate an unlock code. Read below for files and downloads required to unlock your Axon 7 device bootloader.
Requirements:
- Fastboot unlock package – Download
- ADB / fastboot setup – click here
Disclaimer: Your use of this guide is entirely at your own risk. You should know that your warranty is void once you unlock your phone’s bootloader.
I advise that you make a backup of your device data before proceeding with the bootloader unlock guide below. Your data will be erased after unlocking.
Unlocking ZTE Axon 7 Bootloader
- After downloading the unlock package above, copy it to your device’s sdcard root, that is, /sdcard/
- Enable OEM Unlocking in Settings > Development
- Power off the device completely and boot into recovery mode (stock recovery) by pressing Power button + Volume Up.
- In the recovery screen, tap Apply update from SDcard.
- Navigate to your device’s sdcard root and select P996A01B20Fastboot_ssl.zip
- Once update is applied, return to recovery main screen and select reboot bootloader option
- Launch command prompt and run the following commands
fastboot oem unlock
- Confirm the bootloader unlock prompt on your device
- That’s it!
Read more: ZTE Axon 7 Mini Custom ROM
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